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Q) I did not receive my benefits for the month of June I’m updated and they keep giving me the run around. I jave a small child had to borrow money to put food in my housr was told they would be on there or the system was slow, still nothing need help
A) You may need to re-certify for you SNAP (Food stamp) benefits. After a certain period of time, you will have to recertify your SNAP benefits. That is, you will need to provide your DTA caseworker with any relevant updated information.
Once you are approved for SNAP/food stamps your case will be “active” for a certain period of time. This is called your “certification period.” You will have to recertify periodically to continue receiving SNAP. http://www.gettingfoodstamps.org/recertification.html
Certification periods can range from monthly to every two years. Most households that have regular earned income are on a twelve-month recertification period (semi-annual reporting).
Your caseworker will let you know how long your certification period is and when you will need to recertify. It is very important to let your caseworker know if you move to a new address so he or she can send the recertification paperwork to you on time.
Approximately 45 days before the end of your certification period, your Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) caseworker will send you a recertification form that you will need to complete and send back. This form will reflect the information that DTA has about you. You must review the form, update any information that has changed, and fill in any blank sections. You will need to send this form, along with the proofs requested at the bottom of each page back to your DTA caseworker before the due date specified on the accompanying letter.
If there have been no changes since the time of your initial SNAP application or since your previous recertification, you might not need to give the DTA additional verification documents. However, you will still need to complete the recertification form and turn it in.
A recertification interview is required, but it can be conducted over the phone.
If you do not contact your DTA caseworker to set up an interview or do not submit the recertification form by the release date specified on the letter, your SNAP case will be closed automatically on that release date. For some senior/disabled households, the interview may be waived.
For questions or help with the recertification process in Massachusetts, call Project Bread’s FoodSource Hotline at 1-800-645-8333.
*SNAP regulations vary by state. If you do not live in Massachusetts, call the USDA at 1-800-221-5689 or visit their website, http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/state-informationhotline-numbers, to find a contact in your state
Q) I have been getting snap benefits. I didn’t get my 6 month paperwork in the mail so they didn’t re-up me. I had to go in a fill out the paperwork. I don’t pay a certain amount on each bill. I just pay $400.00 each month to my room mate. I put that on the… Continue Reading
Q) What is the rule for emergency food stamps three people in the house and only income is 659.70 a month rent 312.00 and utilities are 330.00 . Does that not make use eligible for emergency food stamps since that only leaves about 17.00 to use towards any thing else ???? A) You may be able… Continue Reading
Q) If my husband is not my 20 year Olds bialogical father does his income still have to be counted A) Generally your food stamp or SNAP benefit application will ask you to state your household income. If he is a member of the household you will need to include his income. Continue Reading
Q) Would I have to report any class-action lawsuit settlement money if it was for a physical injury? Is there a limit on the cash that’s in the bank acct., if it’s from the physical injury lawsuit,if I’m 60 yrs.old, and, disabled? How does all of that work? A) Food Stamp eligibility is based primarily on household… Continue Reading
Q) May 31 2015 I was layoff from my job I applied for food stamps and medical there’sI reported that I went back to work the lady who I talked to said that I was going to receive a letter to see if I still quality but I haven’t received anything I know she said about… Continue Reading
Q) Based off of my last 2 paychecks, I exceed the gross income by about $70, however i do not meet the net income. I am about $100 short from that. Do I still qualify? A) To see if you still qualify for food stamp please visit https://www.snap-step1.usda.gov/fns/. This Pre-Screening Tool can be used to determine if… Continue Reading
Q) Based off of my last 2 paychecks, I exceed the gross income by about $70, however i do not meet the net income. I am about $100 short from that. Do I still qualify? A) In order to qualify households may have $2,250 in countable resources, such as a bank account, or $3,250 in countable resources… Continue Reading
Q) Can I check the balance of my EBT SNAP account online? A) You can check the balance of your EBT Snap account online in most states. The following States have online access to individual EBT account information, such as balance and transaction history information. States Internet Address ALABAMA www.ebtedge.com ALASKA www.akquest.alaska.gov ARIZONA www.ebtaccount.jpmorgan.com CALIFORNIA www.ebt.ca.gov… Continue Reading
Q) Can I get SNAP benefits if I live with my parents? A) No. Children under the age of 22 who live with their parent(s) cannot have a separate SNAP case regardless of whether the person under the age of 22 is married with his/her own children. Continue Reading
Q) I did not receive my benefits for the month of June I’m updated and they keep giving me the run around. I jave a small child had to borrow money to put food in my housr was told they would be on there or the system was slow, still nothing need help A) You may need… Continue Reading
Q) I have been getting snap benefits. I didn’t get my 6 month paperwork in the mail so they didn’t re-up me. I had to go in a fill out the paperwork. I don’t pay a certain amount on each bill. I just pay $400.00 each month to my room mate. I put that on the… Continue Reading
Q) What is the rule for emergency food stamps three people in the house and only income is 659.70 a month rent 312.00 and utilities are 330.00 . Does that not make use eligible for emergency food stamps since that only leaves about 17.00 to use towards any thing else ???? A) You may be able… Continue Reading
Q) If my husband is not my 20 year Olds bialogical father does his income still have to be counted A) Generally your food stamp or SNAP benefit application will ask you to state your household income. If he is a member of the household you will need to include his income. Continue Reading
Q) Would I have to report any class-action lawsuit settlement money if it was for a physical injury? Is there a limit on the cash that’s in the bank acct., if it’s from the physical injury lawsuit,if I’m 60 yrs.old, and, disabled? How does all of that work? A) Food Stamp eligibility is based primarily on household… Continue Reading
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Q) May 31 2015 I was layoff from my job I applied for food stamps and medical there’sI reported that I went back to work the lady who I talked to said that I was going to receive a letter to see if I still quality but I haven’t received anything I know she said about… Continue Reading
Q) Based off of my last 2 paychecks, I exceed the gross income by about $70, however i do not meet the net income. I am about $100 short from that. Do I still qualify? A) To see if you still qualify for food stamp please visit https://www.snap-step1.usda.gov/fns/. This Pre-Screening Tool can be used to determine if… Continue Reading
Q) Based off of my last 2 paychecks, I exceed the gross income by about $70, however i do not meet the net income. I am about $100 short from that. Do I still qualify? A) In order to qualify households may have $2,250 in countable resources, such as a bank account, or $3,250 in countable resources… Continue Reading
Q) Can I check the balance of my EBT SNAP account online? A) You can check the balance of your EBT Snap account online in most states. The following States have online access to individual EBT account information, such as balance and transaction history information. States Internet Address ALABAMA www.ebtedge.com ALASKA www.akquest.alaska.gov ARIZONA www.ebtaccount.jpmorgan.com CALIFORNIA www.ebt.ca.gov… Continue Reading
Q) Can I get SNAP benefits if I live with my parents? A) No. Children under the age of 22 who live with their parent(s) cannot have a separate SNAP case regardless of whether the person under the age of 22 is married with his/her own children. Continue Reading
Q) Can I get SNAP benefits as an immigrant? A) Certain legal, qualified immigrants may be eligible for SNAP and must meet the same eligibility requirements as U.S. citizens. An example of a legal immigrant who may qualify is a lawful permanent resident (LPR, i.e. immigrants with green cards). Most LPRs have a waiting period… Continue Reading
Q) Can SNAP benefits be used to purchase cooking wines and extracts A) Yes, cooking wines and extracts are eligible for purchase with SNAP benefits. These items are considered un-consumable as alcoholic beverages. Because they contain very large amounts of added salt, the product is undrinkable as a standalone beverage. As such, cooking wines and… Continue Reading
Q) Do I have to repay my SNAP benefits paid in error? A) Yes. Your State agency is required to collect all benefits paid in error. This is the case even if it was their fault you received too many benefits. Continue Reading
Q) Who is counted as a member of my household for SNAP – Food Stamp? A) A SNAP household is made up of everyone who lives together and buys and makes food together. Some people who live together are always part of the same SNAP household. This is true even if they do not buy… Continue Reading
Q) Can I qualify for SNAP if I am a student? A) Most able-bodied students ages 18 through 49 who are enrolled in college or other institutions of higher education at least half time are not eligible for SNAP benefits unless they meet certain criteria such as participating in work-study, working at least twenty hours… Continue Reading
Q) How do I apply for SNAP (Food Stamp)? A) First you must submit an application online or at your local social service office. Then you will be contacted for an interview. At the interview, the office will let you know if they need more information to see if you are eligible for SNAP. You… Continue Reading
Q) Do I need to be a U.S. citizen to receive SNAP benefits? A) Certain legal, qualified aliens may be eligible for SNAP benefits. They must meet the same eligibility requirements as U.S. citizens. An example of a non-citizen who may qualify is someone who has been a lawful permanent resident (LPR, i.e. aliens with green… Continue Reading
Q) Can I get more SNAP benefits if I already receive benefits? A) Only if your are eligible for more benefits. If you are already a SNAP recipient, you cannot receive additional benefits unless you are eligible for more benefits. The amount you receive each month depends on things like the number of people in… Continue Reading
Q) Are cooking spices and condiments eligible for purchase with SNAP benefits? A) You CAN use SNAP benefits to buy cooking spices and condiments eligible. Foods for the household to eat, such as breads and cereals, fruits and vegetables, meats, fish and poultry, dairy products. You can also use your benefits to buy seeds and… Continue Reading
Q) What can I do if I am having problems with my SNAP caseworker or the local office? A) If you think that your SNAP case has not been handled properly by your caseworker, you may ask to speak to a supervisor. If you feel that you have not been treated with respect you may… Continue Reading
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